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ST58 ASZ

2008 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,378 mi
Last recorded143,378 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST58 ASZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 143,378 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust parts corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2020 143,377 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced bulbs incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust parts corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 140,227 miles

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust rear box very corroded

nearside rear tyre abnormally worn

rear brake and parking brake application uneven

Fail 17 Sep 2019 140,227 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust rear box very corroded

nearside rear tyre abnormally worn

rear brake and parking brake application uneven

Pass 28 Sep 2018 128,312 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres perished between tread.

exhaust parts corroded.

Fail 28 Sep 2018 128,311 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres perished between tread.

exhaust parts corroded.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 110,034 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust parts corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 93,160 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 93,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 84,549 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 78,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 62,447 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 62,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn edges

Pass 11 Sep 2012 48,506 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 38,205 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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ST58 ASZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 86,337 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST58 ASZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ST58 ASZ registered?

ST58 ASZ is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is ST58 ASZ safe to buy?

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